VOA News - Deadly Cartoon Riots Spread to Nigeria: "Deadly Cartoon Riots Spread to Nigeria

Extra security forces have been deployed in parts of Nigeria after deadly rioting over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad spread to sub-Saharan Africa. Police are reporting 16 people were killed during anti-Christian violence on Saturday."
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British Ban Indoor Smoking - New York Times: "British Ban Indoor Smoking

LONDON, Feb. 14 — After a tortured debate, Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday for a total ban on smoking in indoor public places in England — a move that seemed certain to end the time-hallowed traditions of the smoky British pub, where a pint of ale and a cigarette once defined the downtime of generations."
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BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Bird flu spreading across Europe
"Bird flu spreading across Europe

Two swans found dead in northern Germany have the virulent H5N1 bird flu virus, officials say, marking the first such cases in the country."
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Temperatures Rise Over Cartoons Mocking Muhammad - New York Times: "Temperatures Rise Over Cartoons Mocking Muhammad

PARIS, Feb. 2 — An international dispute over European newspaper cartoons deemed blasphemous by some Muslims gained momentum on Thursday when gunmen threatened the European Union offices in Gaza and more European papers pointedly published the drawings as an affirmation of freedom of speech."
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VOA News - China Backs Russia Plan on Iran Uranium Enrichment: "China Backs Russia Plan on Iran Uranium Enrichment

China is backing a proposal to allow Iran to enrich uranium on Russian territory - a compromise meant to defuse a dispute with Western nations over Iran's recent moves to restart its nuclear program. Iran's top nuclear negotiator has finished a day of talks in Beijing."
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BBC NEWS | Business | Selling panic closes Tokyo market:
"Selling panic closes Tokyo market
Tokyo's stock exchange closed early for the first time in its history on Wednesday, in a bid to head off a meltdown after a frantic day's trading."
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Russia and China Demand Iran Freeze Nuclear Activity, but Reject Referral to U.N. - New York Times:
"Russia and China Demand Iran Freeze Nuclear Activity, but Reject Referral to U.N.

By ELAINE SCIOLINO and ALAN COWELL
Published: January 17, 2006

PARIS, Jan. 16 - Russia and China affirmed Monday that Iran must resume its freeze on certain nuclear activities, but refused a call by the Americans and the Europeans for the issue to be put before the United Nations Security Council, according to the British Foreign Office and senior European officials."
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